robin wrote:
my dell 8200 had a big prob with this (you could hear disk access and mouse movement!)
This is a common problem with laptops, and is usually caused by a ground loop. The solution is simply to defeat the ground plug by using a 3 prong to 2 prong adapter (provided you're using North American power - defeating ground is a little trickier with overseas power supplies.) You can also use direct boxes with so-called "ground lift" switches, although this costs a bit more money. The 3-2 adapters cost a dollar or two.
Hope this helps, -- Dennis DeSantis www.dennisdesantis.com
